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Bluestem Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Discuss History Comics: The Great Chicago Fire by Kate Hannigan while eating pizza supplied by the library, or bring your own meal. Copies of the monthly title will be available at the Youth Desk. For grades 3-5.  The Bluestem Award is Illino...

Special Notes

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Narcan Training

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:
Learn how to administer Narcan, a medication used to treat opioid overdose in an emergency situation. DuPage Narcan Program staff will discuss opioid usage in DuPage County and how to identify signs of an overdose. Attendees will have ...

Bluestem Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:
Discuss History Comics: The Great Chicago Fire by Kate Hannigan while eating pizza supplied by the library, or bring your own meal. Copies of the monthly title will be available at the Youth Desk. For grades 3-5.  The Bluestem Award is Illino...

Special Notes

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Resource Fair for Adults 50+

9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:
Talk to providers of resources focused specifically on the needs and concerns of those age 50+ and their families. Organizations include DuPage County Community Services, Northwestern Medicine, Central DuPage Hospital, Just Right at Home, LLC, Wintru...

Resource Fair for Adults 50+: Stroke: How to Spot It, How To Stop It

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Details:
Presented by Northwestern Medicine ...

FoL Book Sort

10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

FoL Book Sort

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are a great opportunity to socialize, chat about books, and help your library.

If you are interested in helping out, please email friends@gepl.org to schedule an orientation session.

Resource Fair for Adults 50+: Identity Theft

10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:
Presented by Illinois Comptroller ...

Resource Fair for Adults 50+: DuPage County Community Services

11:00am - 11:30am
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:
Presented by DuPage County Community Services ...

Resource Fair for Adults 50+: Healthy Living

11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Details:
Presented by Internist Dr. Stasia Kahn ...

Resource Fair for Adults 50+: Making Your Home Aging-in-Place Friendly

11:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:
Presented by Just Right At Home, LLC ...

Resource Fair for Adults 50+: Senior Living Myths...Debunked!

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:
Presented by Doctor of Audiology, Allison Green ...

Baby, Meet Baby

9:30am - 10:00am
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Details:
Meet other babies and their grownups in a small group setting. Fifteen name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. For birth-24 months and their grownups.  ...

Robot Romp

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Meet some early learning robots: Dot & Dash, KIBO, Code-a-pillar, and Botley, and play games that build computational thinking skills and have lots of fun. For grades k-2.  ...

Dungeons & Dragons Gaming

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Shakespeare Room
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Play and Learn Together, Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:
Play Dungeons & Dragons in the Tenets of Bane series of adventures. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+. ...

Vitalant Blood Drive

1:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Vitalant Blood Drive

Schedule your donation appointment at vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.

Istvan and His Imaginary Band

10:30am - 11:30am
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Details:
Dance and sing with Istvan at this fun-filled musical performance with clever beats. For kids of all ages. ...

FoL Book Sort

10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

FoL Book Sort

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are a great opportunity to socialize, chat about books, and help your library.

If you are interested in helping out, please email friends@gepl.org to schedule an orientation session.

Nintendo Switch Tournament

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Games & Video Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:
Play games like Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo Switch for winning spots to receive GameStop gift cards. Snacks and equipment will be provided, but players can bring personal compatible controllers if they prefer. For high scho...

Baby, Meet Baby

9:30am - 10:00am
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Details:
Meet other babies and their grownups in a small group setting. Fifteen name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. For birth-24 months and their grownups.  ...

No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Performance, Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26

No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers

Local creative types gather to discuss creative things. Share your works-in-progress or finished endeavors at an open mic! Use your 10 minutes to sing, dance, read, recite—whatever you choose. Sessions will include scheduled guest performances! Spectators are welcome and appreciated.

Details:
Guest Performer: Michael Allen Rose ...

Narcan Training

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:
Learn how to administer Narcan, a medication used to treat opioid overdose in an emergency situation. DuPage Narcan Program staff will discuss opioid usage in DuPage County and how to identify signs of an overdose. Attendees will have ...

Crayon and Bread Tag Recycling

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Throughout the Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Details:
The library is partnering with SCARCE (scarce.org) to collect used crayons and bread tags for recycling. During the month of April, please drop off your used crayons and bread tags in the Adult or Youth Department. SCARCE’s Super Crayon project di...

OneInMath

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Class, STEAM

OneInMath

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or to sign up to volunteer.